2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SG63 AAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred suspension and structural repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 42,069 miles shows the car passed despite several recurring issues identified in the months prior. While the critical nearside front track rod end failure was addressed following the January 2025 failure, the corrosion on the sub-frame and coil springs persists, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when they approach failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 42,069 miles over 13 years, this Fiesta has covered exceptionally low annual mileage, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between the December 2023 and January 2025 tests, during which the vehicle covered only 2,436 miles in over fourteen months. This low-usage pattern often indicates the car spends long periods sitting stationary, which frequently leads to the deterioration of rubber components and the acceleration of corrosion, consistent with the various rust issues found on the chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame, as it has been flagged for corrosion across three consecutive tests without any indication of treatment. The tester also noted an offside front suspension arm ball joint with play in both January and November 2025, indicating this component remains marginal. The rear coil springs should be examined for fractures or further thinning, as heavy corrosion was noted on both sides a year ago. Given the previous failure of axle swivel pins and bushes in 2023, the entire rear suspension geometry requires a close check to ensure no further mechanical play has developed.